Vanessa Smith
Memphis,Tennessee
Summary
Accomplished Speech-Language Pathologist from Memphis Shelby County Schools, adept in multicultural sensitivity and advanced therapeutic techniques. Excelled in enhancing student communication through innovative assessments and collaborative treatment plans, achieving significant progress in complex cases. Skilled in caseload management and fostering strong relationships, ensuring high patient satisfaction and compliance with educational standards.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Memphis Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
- Evaluated and diagnosed students with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments (e.g. OWLS-II, CELF-5, CELF-5 screener, PLS-5,) and clinical observations.
- Implemented individual and group therapy sessions for students from Pre-kindergarten to age 22 with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams through in-person meetings or those held by Zoom or TEAMS to create comprehensive treatment plans for students with multiple disabilities and complex communication disorders.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Established strong relationships with students and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide communication strategies by providing expert consultation to administrators and teachers.
- Effectively managed caseloads within a variety of schools.
- Increased patient engagement in therapy through integration of technology and interactive activities.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by establishing supportive and encouraging therapy environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to support children's speech and language development in academic and home settings.
- Integrated cultural and linguistic considerations into therapy plans, addressing diverse needs of student population.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering social skills and peer interaction among children with similar communication challenges.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to diagnose speech and language disorders for personalized treatment planning.
- Maintained compliance to local, state and Federal guidelines through online platforms such as EasyIEP and more recently, TN Pulse
- Enhanced children's communication skills by developing and implementing individualized education plans.
- Advocated for patients' needs, securing necessary resources and accommodations in educational settings.
Education
Communicative Disorders
University of Memphis
Memphis, TNMaster Of Arts - Instructional Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2012
Bachelors - Communicative Disorders
University of Mississippi
University, MS05.1980
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Patience and Tolerance
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Assessment abilities
- Oral Expression
- Caseload Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Documentation And Reporting
Certification
Tennessee Department of Education
Area of Endorsement: Special Education / Speech - Language Pre-K through 12
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Memphis Shelby County Schools
Communicative Disorders
University of Memphis
Master Of Arts - Instructional Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Bachelors - Communicative Disorders
University of Mississippi